A collection of articles for growing vegetables in Central Oregon. Include general information, recommendations, soil temperatures, rhubarb, potatoes, cucumbers, beets, carrots, radishes, onions, tomatoes and tomatillos.
It’s important to keep food safety in mind when storing herbs or vegetables such as garlic, mushrooms and chili peppers in oil. The combination of these low-acid foods and oil create an environment for deadly bacteria.
This collection of links and publications are compiled information about managing nutrient levels in your pasture. This includes soil testing and assessment, application of fertilizers and minerals, and nutrient cycling in a forage pasture.
Live on the coast? Check out these 6 new publications on the best ways to grow your favorite berries! We suggest you start with the overview, then move on to the crop specific guides.
This podcast episode is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the basics of pasture and livestock management, including use of sound conservation practices. Particularly for the region east of...
Q: I grew several plants outside this last summer Rosemary, Geranium, etc. When I brought them in for winter it seems I now have fungus gnats in all my houseplants. Please give advice. I would prefer not to use chemicals but am getting desperate.
Q: I am getting prepared to plant my garlic in October or November. I have lots of space around my blueberry plants. Would they survive near each other? Someone told me my blueberries may taste like garlic! Is that possible?
This podcast is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on essential management practices for maintaining a high-quality, productive pasture and healthy livestock. Primarily directed to eastern Oregon ...
Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Shilah Olson, Ellen Hammond |
Mar 2013 |
Podcast episodePeer reviewed (Gray level)
Q: We have had a horse grazing on our approx. 6 acre field which is normally cut for mixed grass hay. The horse has been on the field since we had it cut and baled into hay this past summer. In general, when is the ...